Winter Seasonal Operator, Highway Maintenance (D License)

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Winter Seasonal Operator for highway maintenance in Sault Ste. Marie. This role involves operating heavy trucks and performing essential maintenance tasks on highways year-round. The ideal candidate holds a D driver's license and has experience with heavy equipment. Competitive wages starting at $25/hour plus potential premiums for winter operations and a preference for local applicants. Apply now to contribute to your community.

Benefits

Industry leading wages

Excellent training and career growth

Accommodations for out of town applicants

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting 50lbs regularly.
• Valid D driver's license with air endorsement is required.
• Previous experience operating snowplow trucks or wheel loaders is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate 2 ton trucks, snowplow trucks, and wheel loaders as required.
• Maintain Provincial Highways year-round including pothole repairs and guardrail repairs.
• Work outside in all weather conditions.

Skills

Physical fitness

Experience with heavy equipment

D driver's license

Job description

Winter Seasonal Operator, Highway Maintenance (D License)

Description

Are you tired of long commutes and working far from home? Looking for a stable, long‑term career where you can contribute to your local community? Ledcor Highways Ltd. (LHL) is offering exciting road maintenance opportunities across Ontario, providing year‑round employment with long‑term contracts. We are seeking enthusiastic, team‑oriented individuals to help keep the Ontario highways safe. If you hold a D license and want to work for a company that values safety, community, and career growth, we want to hear from you! We offer industry leading wages, excellent training and career growth potential with advancement opportunities within our diversified company. You will be responsible for winter and seasonal maintenance of Ontario highways, using various trucks and heavy equipment. Watch Ledcor’s Innovation, Culture and Community video to see what it’s like working for Ledcor and apply today to join the Ledcor Highways team in various locations across Ontario.

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Rates & Premiums

• Will be provided a base hourly rate of $25.00/hour
• Operators will be eligible to receive premiums starting at $5/hour, when performing winter maintenance operations

Work Conditions

• Local applicants will be given preference due to the location of the work
• Accommodations provided for out of town applicants in Hinkler Lake, Chapleau and White River
• As we respond to various weather patterns, shift work, on‑call, and night shift will be required
• Work schedules will consist of either 5 consecutive days followed by 2 days off or 6 consecutive days followed by 1 day off, with daily shifts lasting 8 to 12 hours (Shop specific)
• CLAC union position

Essential Responsibilities

• Operate 2 ton trucks, snowplow trucks, wheel loaders, and other heavy equipment as required
• Maintain Ontario Provincial Highways year‑round, including assisting with Labourer duties (pothole repair, guardrail repair, bridge and signage cleaning, hazard remediation, etc.)
• Work outside in all weather conditions

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting 50lbs on a regular basis, bending, kneeling, crouching etc.
• Valid D driver’s license with air endorsement
• Provide a copy of a 3‑year commercial driver’s abstract
• Previous experience operating a snowplow truck and/or wheel loader is a strong asset

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Additional Information

Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. We’re experts in all infrastructure construction and maintenance related projects. Our vast projects include: full‑scale contract mining, earthworks, foundations, highways, bridges, roads, waterways and resources, airports, rapid transit, underground utilities, pipelines, independent power projects and site reclamation. Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America. Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

Sault Ste. Marie, ON